Brief Life History of Hans
When Hans Hansen Bjørberglien was born on 2 February 1855, in Vinger, Hedmark, Norway, his father, Hans Halvorsen Frauviken, was 33 and his mother, Olia Halvorsdatter, was 39. He married Berthea Olesdatter on 27 December 1880, in Vinger, Hedmark, Norway. They were the parents of at least 1 son.
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Family Time Line
Sources (5)
- Hans Hansen, "Norway, Marriages, 1660-1926"
- Hans Hanssen, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
- Hans Hansen, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
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World Events (6)
1857 · Theodor Kittelsen
Birth year of Theodor Kittelsen. One of the most popular artists in Norway. He became famous for his nature paintings, as well as his illustrations of fairy tales and legends, especially of trolls.
1860 · School Act
School Act of 1860 which required permanent schools in both towns and rural areas.
1893 · Fridtjof Nansen
Birth year of Fridtjof Nansen. Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Nels, Niels, Thor, Jorgen, Knud, Holger, Morten, Nils, Einer, Johan.
Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Flemish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hans . This is the most common surname in Norway. Compare Hanson 4 and also 2 below.
Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, Dutch, Flemish, and Danish Hanssen , a variant of 1 above. Compare Hansson 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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